Dillon Briefs and Local Notices Tells of Births and Visits
Dillon briefs record Elmer Ripley return from Butte and local shoppers in Dillon. Items note C W Stallings Bannack on business, Mrs Oscar Dunn Lima shopping, baby boy born to C A Langdorf Dec 9, and other ads for Tattersall’s goods and hem stitching services. Mrs H Schoenborn funeral trip and Xmas display mentions. Housecleaning and sewing services advertised by Joan Thomas.
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Elmer Ripley
Butte
Tattersall’s
C. W. Stallings
Bannack
Dillon
Oscar Dunn
Lima
C. A. Langdorf
Hazelbaker
Arthur Smith
Blaine
Betsy Ross
I. C. Perkins
Demand the Best Butter Shipped Three Times Weekly
The Famous Lemhi Creamery butter costs no more than your current butter. Churned three times weekly from pure Jersey cream and shipped to Dillon stores three times weekly. Advertisement notes supply issues and urges readers to request prompt restocking from dealers. Salmon Creamery in Salmon, Idaho is also listed.
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Jersey
Dillon
Butte Daily Posts
EK. C
Perutte Daily Post
BK. C
Kins
Tattersall’s
THE
Salmon Creamery
Salmon
Idaho
Plum pudding triumphs over Christmas dinner plan
Marian plans a grand Christmas feast to impress Bert and his family but he defends a simple meal. Guests pressure her with comments yet she serves a modest menu culminating in a plum pudding that Bert calls the best ever. The scene ends with mutual pride.
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Arian
Bert
Marian Dear
Marian
Aunt Emilian
Uncle George
Berets
Innow
Tion
Alarian
Marian Darling
Marla
A Few Grins Free Trial Offer From Foley Co
A cut out slip offers a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The ad promises quick relief without gripe and urges sending name and address to Foley & Co at 2885 Sheffield Ave Chicago Illinois.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Jil
Foley
Opera chat reveals gossip and faded details
A dialogue from the Los Angeles Times captures guests exchanging gossip about Madge Gray engagement, divorce rumors for the Billy Brews, Bert Bailey’s money troubles, Sue Cathro’s baby, Mrs Sylee dining with another man, Kate Kady’s rose gown, and fake Van Gruber diamonds, ending with forgetfulness about the opera name.
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Madge Gray
Billy Brews
Bert Bailey
Wall Street
Sue Cathro
Kate Kady
van Gruber
Foley Kidney Pills Helped Me End Ten Years of Kidney Trouble
J T Osborn of Lucasville Ohio writes that kidney trouble for ten years was cured by Foley Kidney Pills. The advertisement notes the product sold everywhere and urges readers not to give up hope during backache and rheumatic pains.
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J.T. Osborn
R. F
Lucasville
Foley
Admiral Ebedle Sees Naval Ignorance Joke
Admiral Ebedle, new head of the Pacific fleet, told a San Francisco reporter a quip about naval knowledge. He compared questions to a joke where a young lady mistakes tugs for tugs of war, illustrating unfamiliarity with naval terms.
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Ebedle
Pacific Fleet
San Francisco
Columbus Dispatch
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Kidney Trouble Relief
Of Interest to Women. Foley Kidney Pills provide relief for kidney trouble in home office or factory work. Mrs. Carey of Middle town New Jersey reports long standing kidney trouble improved after taking Foley Kidney Pills. Sold Everywhere.
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Foley
Carey
Middletown
Family discipline sparks debate in school ranks
Six-year-old Paul was mischievous in class when his nine-year-old sister Virginia stepped from the next row to shake him and tell him to stand still. The teacher asked why she acted, and Virginia replied she wanted to keep it in the family and that the difference mattered to her.
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Paul
Virginia
Tulsa
Child Cough Relief Endorsed by Mother in New Orleans
Mrs G of 8116 Washington Ave New Orleans Louisiana writes her child suffered a severe coughing spell nearly strangling during a cold. She says Foley s Honey and Tar relieved the cough and recommends it to other mothers. The ad notes it treats colds croup whooping cough bronchial and flu coughs for children. Sold Everywhere.
Congress debate on war risk and satirical animal quips
A Western congressman angrily challenged a colleague who doubted the U S would face future wars. He warned against burying the head in the sand like a camel, while the reply mocked with an ostrich peering through a needle, illustrating opposing views on danger.
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West
United States
Harper's Magazine
Foley's Honey and Tar touted by Stratford writer
Mrs. M. Suter of 647 Longbrook Ave Stratford Conn says Foley Honey and Tar gave great relief from a severe bronchitis attack. The advertisement claims no medicine stands higher nationwide as a family remedy for colds coughs and croup with no opiates. Sold
Bulldog Grip on a Definite Purpose Drives Success
A rule of success notes that achievement comes from a strong, clear purpose rather than exceptional talent. It urges giving such a focused individual ample elbow room to act and pursue goals.
Not many women smoke even they think they do
A concise remark notes that few women actually smoke, even among those who believe they do, implying a gap between perception and habit. The line hints at social attitudes toward female smoking and possible misperception.
Aged professor sparks debate with breath test in class
In a chemistry lab an elderly professor performing a stock experiment blew on blue crystals that turned yellow. After the demonstration he asked if there were questions and a student asked whether anybody's breath could cause the same change, prompting the judge's playful remark about breath chemistry.
Realities and Restraints Clash in a Quotation Exchange
A dialogue between a veteran quarterback and a self made man reveals tension over key roles in business. The clerk aspirant seeks responsibility without fanfare, while the ex quarterback questions the merit of relying on sports fame.
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Weie
Putsten
Placid figure explains wait learned in boardinghouse
A fretful traveler complains the train is late. a placid person explains how to wait, recounting twenty years in a boardinghouse with sixteen lodgers sharing a bathroom. The dialogue evokes patient endurance and communal routine.
Blank's wife Crystal watches always on guard
In a light exchange a man jokes about the wife’s name Crystal, noting she seems constantly vigilant. The playful banter centers on the idea that the name fits her watchful demeanor.
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Crystal
Best Place Anyhow Goes to Kin for Help
Readable text shows a character urged to visit relatives after being sent away. He first goes to his aunt who refuses to help and then travels to his uncle, a frequent prior stop, seeking assistance. The tone mirrors a folk tale journey with repeated family refusals and a turn toward kin.
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Sluggard
Her Decision in a Candid Conversation
A dialogue reveals one woman deciding against marriage after considering her partner. The exchange shows doubt and resolve as they discuss future plans and whether the man suits her. The tone mirrors a serialized newspaper drama of romance and choice.
Improvement Suggested Ambience in a Comic Exchange
Dialogue depicts Mrs. Chuggins quipping about tire design and noise to drown her husband's remarks after a brief explosion. The humor relies on exaggerated critique of a tire blowout and a wish for a longer sonic effect.
Are all the men in Crimson Gulch good poker players
Cactus Joe claims he is the winner who plays his cards wrong and faces criticism from the entire crowd while pondering if all men in Crimson Gulch can be good poker players.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Sinners and Saints Compared in Everyday People
The saying contrasts true sinners with pretenders, noting that real sinners feel more lovable than the phony saints encountered in daily life. It implies genuine character, not outward appearance, defines likability.
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Schillings
Crisco
Hills Bros
M. J. B. Coffee
Jasper Nelson
Prop
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Elmer Gordon
Small Son of
Armstead
Adda Baldwin
H. Schoenborn
Joan Thomas
Dakota St
Bazaar of Joy
Santa Claus
Tattersall
Mary Graham Bonner
Western Newspaper Union
Marlin
Albert Stamm
Natural History
Tye
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